2001 Pontiac Aztek Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2001 Pontiac Aztek, 1% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact owns a 2001 Pontiac aztec. Five months ago the exterior and interior lights malfunctioned while driving. The contact replaced two oxygen sensors; one in may 2005, and one in august 2005. The contact was still experiencing the same problem. The contact went back to auto zone today and their computer showed her that she needed another oxygen sensor. The car was no longer under warranty. The contact has not spoken to the manufacturer. The contact stated she had gone to several mechanics, and they did not know what the problem was. The only thing showing up was a bad oxygen sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10140209, filed 2005-10, 50,000 miles“Fuel leakage: system malfunctioning-inability to make a good seal... Tank-leakage fuel/emissions- detect problem currently passenger air bag may need pin replace: wish to have all checked out! Safety child seat holder may not be functional.”
NHTSA complaint #10247857, filed 2008-11“28 march 2002, driving car, all dash lights came on, lost all power to vehicle. Car was towed to dealer, started was replaced. 17 april 2002 driving vehicle 30 MPH, made right turn, accelerated vehicle, all dash lights came on, lost all power to vehicle. Service manager and tech came out to the car, disconnected ABS system and vehicle started, tech drove it back to dealership, brake modulator was replaced. 21 june 2002 driving vehicle at 40 MPH, dash lights came on, lost all power to vehicle. Called dealership, they towed car in, replaced the computer system. …”
NHTSA complaint #764469, filed 2002-07Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Aztek
40 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsEquipment
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTires
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Pontiac Aztek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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